Counterbalance Forklift Driver - Nights

The Best Connection Group; Halford CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group is seeking a reliable Forklift Counterbalance Driver for night shifts in a busy food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on safe forklift operation, stock movement, and adherence to food hygiene standards.

The candidate should have a strong work ethic, be punctual, and work effectively within a team to maintain production flow during night hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' recent experience operating a counterbalance forklift, preferably within a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SAP systems preferred.
• Valid, in-date forklift licence (counterbalance essential; reach truck advantageous).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
• Ability to provide employment references.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts to move raw materials and finished products
• Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements
• Adhere to all health & safety and food hygiene procedures
• Support the wider team to ensure smooth production flow

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

SAP knowledge

Forklift license

Job description

Forklift Counterbalance Driver (Night Shift)

Salary: £15.56 per hour

Hours: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off

Contract: Temp-to-Perm (T2P) opportunity for the right candidate

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Forklift Counterbalance Driver to join a busy food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be confident operating forklifts safely and efficiently, with a strong commitment to health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts to move raw materials and finished products
• Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements
• Adhere to all health & safety and food hygiene procedures
• Support the wider team to ensure smooth production flow

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' recent experience operating a counterbalance forklift, preferably within a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of SAP systems preferred
• Valid, in-date forklift licence (counterbalance essential; reach truck advantageous)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
• Ability to provide employment references